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Balsamic marinated chicken on grill glazed with balsamic marinade.

Brown Sugar Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Erin Indahl-Fink
This super simple balsamic grilled chicken will be your new favorite dinner idea!  Made with a 5-ingredient balsamic chicken marinade, this balsamic chicken recipe is done and on the table in under 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 354 kcal

Equipment

  • Gallon sized Zip-Lock Bags Ideal for marinating chicken and steak, these zip-lock bags keep everything sealed and spill-proof for refrigeration.
  • Grilling Tongs These stainless steel grilling tongs by OXO are perfect for quick grilling.
  • Mini Whisk Fantastic for small batch recipes, this mini whisk is ideal for dressings, sauces and marinades.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. chicken breasts about 3-4 medium breasts

For marinade:

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, minced garlic and pepper. Reserve about 3 Tbsp. of the marinade and set aside.
  • Place the chicken breasts into a resealable bag (or resealable container with lid), and pour the remainder of the marinade over the chicken. Coat chicken well and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours.
  • Heat grill to medium-high. Treat grill grates with olive oil, or non-stick grilling spray. (If using spray, be sure to turn OFF the grill, spray, and then turn back on.) Place chicken over indirect heat, and grill approximately 6 minutes (per side.) Once you turn the chicken, brush with the reserved balsamic marinade, and let it cook for its final 6 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from grill, transfer to serving plate, and enjoy right away.

Notes

Be sure to check the chicken for doneness by either testing with a meat thermometer, insuring it has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees. You can also cut into the chicken - the meat is done when it is all white (no pink) and the juices run clear.
You can also use other types of chicken pieces besides breasts - legs, thighs, and even wings are great with this marinade.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 354kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 24gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 433mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword balsamic chicken marinade, balsamic chicken recipe, balsamic grilled chicken
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